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McGulpin's Point Lighthouse

500 Headlands Drive., Mackinaw City, MI
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Salt lake City
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Closed, but still pretty and worth a stop. I think it said it opened in Mid May or so.

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Marysville, Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Not open in off season, but we were able to get close enough to check out the exterior.

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Petoskey, MI
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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I like Lighthouses....We still need them. Hope to perserve them

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

We stopped here to look around - it was closed, but the grounds and trail was well maintained.

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Holland, Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
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I have seen the lighthouses in Michigan and I did not realize that this lighthouse was open and no longer a private residence. It was very nice.

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Columbus, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
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We have visited McGulpin Lighthouse several times and always enjoy going. It has great information about the history of the lighthouse and very interesting furnishings. There is also a person there who can answer any question you may have about the lighthouse itself and history. You also need to climb the tower for a fantastic view of the mighty Mackinaw... More

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Grand Blanc, Michigan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

This lighthouse is located west of Mackinaw City (take Center St west and follow the signs). Was restored by Emmett County and has been open to to public since 2009 (Operated from 1869-1906). Make sure you go all the way up to the top for the excellent view of the Mackinac Bridge, Straits and the Upper Peninsula. They are open... More

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Bay City, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
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We finally got to visit this lighthouse. It is located 2 miles west of town on Central Ave. Turn right and then an immediate right again. Small parking lot. It is hard to see thru the trees they have in the yard. It has been redone and it is beautiful. There is a small museum to visit, a very small... More

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SLC,UT
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

This lighthouse is just outside of Mackinaw City. Interesting to see. You can climb up and take in the view. Then a quick walk down to the water. My kids liked it very much. Nice to get away from all of the people downtown for a bit.

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Akron, Ohio
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011
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This is the lighthouse which is about 3 miles west of the center of Mackinaw City, MI. It is a little hard to locate. To get there go west on Central Ave. as far as it will go and turn right until you see the large sign on the right. Parking is handy, there is a large lot on the... More

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